adjective
definition
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
example
She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war.
verb
definition
To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
example
Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.
definition
Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
example
Your tone of voice worries me.
definition
To harass; to irritate or distress.
example
The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.
definition
To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
example
Your dog’s been worrying sheep again.
definition
To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.
definition
To strangle.
Examples of worried in a Sentence
He won't go see a doctor, and Mom's worried about him.
She worried that Elisabeth might get hurt.
Are you worried about the slopes?
Jackson worried Elisabeth would miss her family, but she assured him that Christmas was not nearly as important as The Wolf Moon.
Are you worried about what Rachel said yesterday?
He wasn't worried about her.
They hadn't seen her in church for a while and they were worried about her.
I would be too worried I'd hit something.
He was worried about the ranch.
I'm worried about Howie but I don't know what to do.
There were no trees for shade, and Iliana.s labored breathing worried her.
It's not you I'm worried about.
But he was worried about his soul.
If he was worried, she had a reason to be terrified.
Look, Fred, if you're worried about some old beef, forget it.
Neither. I'm worried about Claire.
He's worried since you didn't answer the phone.
He was worried by the impending necessity of interfering in the stupid business matters for which his mother had called him home.
Donnie's mother Edith still hadn't returned and the boy was beginning to look worried, glancing frequently toward the door.
Well, if that was what worried you, I'd have told Mom to bring a steak.
I was worried when you didn't show for your appointment.
Gabe nodded, uncertain if he should be relieved she wasn't rejoicing to be away from him or worried that she was unhappy.
I'm worried about you.
She was worried and tired already, and his latest jab didn't buoy her spirits at all.
But of course, I am not most worried about the United States.
I was worried, Kris said in a soft voice.
She was worried about him, and he was touched by the idea she took pity on him when she herself was in more danger than he was.
I was getting worried.
She didn't know what they --or he --wanted, but if the man before her was worried, she should be terrified.
Jackson considered running to Fairhaven and having her drive the car, but worried he might lose it and feed on an unsuspecting pedestrian along the way.
He was worried about her, more than he'd let on.
But if the little bit I've got's not stopping me from trying to multiply it to something better, how can you be worried about this kid of yours?
For the first time since he was a child, he was worried.
Brady was as worried about Dan as any of his men.
Now he'll be worried.
Maybe he was here to see Giddon, and was distracted - or even worried that she would detect his source.
You're as safe with the Reverend as with your own mother if that's what you're worried about.
She added, "He's certainly worried about something."
Darkyn's mate cast a worried look at the teen demoness, who was shaking.
Gio and I are worried.
Just worried about you.
If you're worried and stressed, your skin could look dull and lifeless.
Is that why Pete is worried?
What makes you think Pete is worried?
It has me worried.
You're worried about something.
Her features grew more worried at the mention of her mate.
Your father has been worried because you haven't called in a week.
I was so worried when I feared he would be out for weeks.
Are you still worried about leaving your pet in a strange place?